Shreveport police officer 22-year-old Chateri Payne was fatally shot multiple times last night just before 8:30PM while in uniform, but just before she began her shift. A press conference just wrapped up where it was revealed Officer Payne has been on the job for two months. No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

President Donald Trump will visit New Orleans on Monday, so he can speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention. Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson is glad to see the President will be at their centennial convention…

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Rice and soybean farmers say the tariffs and now the government shutdown have hurt their ability to make money off their crop. There’s also concern among producers about whether document workers living in Mexico can return for the growing season.

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has requested the Board of Ethics reconsider its recent decision to no longer allow campaign funds to be spent on childcare.

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Two Bossier City women are dead after an overnight double homicide shooting. Public Information Officer Traci Landry says officer’s arrived to a tragic scene after getting an 8:30PM call from a neighbor who heard gunshots.

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A suspect in the shooting has been arrested.

Authorities have called an 11 AM press conference to address a fatal shooting last night of a uniformed Shreveport police officer. The most recent update indicates that the deceased officer is a female and was in uniform at the time of the shooting, but had not started her shift yet.

After the Board of Ethics vote to no longer allow campaign funds to be used for childcare for campaign events and activities, the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has requested the board to reconsider the decision. Caucus Chair Sen. Beth Mizell says it’s a crucial issue, because candidates may not have the financial means to cover the cost of child care for the time it takes to run a campaign.

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A Baton Rouge candidate had been advised by the Board that she could be penalized if she used campaign funds for that purpose.

The Pelican Institute is asking lawmakers to back their revenue neutral tax plan that they say would slash corporate and upper-income tax levels by eliminating the myriad tax exemptions and deductions that have built up in the Louisiana constitution over the decades, but Senior Fellow Chris Jacobs says first the state needs a constitutional rewrite.

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By eliminating those deduction, Jacobs says the state could reduce the corporate tax rate from 8 percent to 3.2 percent.

Louisiana is one of seven state to receive a one-point-two million dollar federal grant that will go towards improving the outcomes for child victims of human trafficking. First Lady Donna Edwards says this is an issue that everyone needs to be concerned about

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In 2016, Shared Hope International ranked Louisiana number one in the nation for its anti-trafficking laws.

Authorities have called an 11 AM press conference to provide more details on last night’s fatal shooting of a Shreveport police officer. We do know that the deceased officer is a female and was in uniform at the time of the shooting, but had not started her shift yet.

Louisiana receives a one-point-two million dollar federal grant that will go towards helping child victims of human trafficking. Kevin Barnhart has more..
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The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has asked the state ethics board to reconsider its decision that says candidates can not use campaign finance dollars to pay for child care costs, like a babysitter, while they attend campaign events. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says the recent ruling impacts a female candidate for a Baton Rouge area House seat…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has also said the ethics board should re-consider its decision.

Out of the four NFL playoff games this weekend, the Saints are the largest favorite at eight points. New Orleans beat Philadelphia 48-7 in November and the two teams meet again on Sunday. Coach Sean Payton anticipates a much different matchup…
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Kick-off on Sunday is at 3:40.

A female Shreveport police officer was fatally shot last night before she was set to begin her night shift. Corporal Marcus Hines says one person has been detained, but there’s been no update on whether charges have been filed. The Shreveport Times has identified the fallen officer as Chateri Payne, who recently joined the force.

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has requested the Board of Ethics to reconsider a decision that prohibits campaign funds be used on child care costs. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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President Donald Trump has made plans to visit New Orleans on Monday as he’ll speak at the American Farm Bureau Convention. The Crescent City has more registered Democrats than Republicans, so ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says you can bet there will be protestors near the Morial Convention Center…
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The Farm Bureau Convention begins tomorrow and runs through Wednesday.

The Pelican Institute is asking lawmakers to back their revenue neutral tax plan that they say would slash corporate and upper-income tax levels by eliminating the myriad tax exemptions and deductions that have been installed in the Louisiana constitution over several decades. Senior policy fellow Chris Jacobs calls for eliminating refunds for businesses like job incentives, inventory tax credits, and others…
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The upcoming session is a fiscal one, so lawmakers can make changes to the state’s tax code.

A Shreveport police officer was fatally shot last night at a home as she was set to begin her graveyard shift. Authorities have detained one person for questioning. Over in Bossier City, two women were fatally shot in an apartment complex. 22-year-old Frederick Jackson of Shreveport has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

President Donald Trump will visit the Crescent City on Monday. Matt Doyle has more.
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The right-leaning Pelican Institute has released a plan to overhaul the state’s tax policy. Senior Fellow Chris Jacobs says it calls for lower tax brackets, eliminates the federal tax deduction, historic preservation tax credits, and other itemized refunds and returns and you could…
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Jacobs calls It a sweeping plan that would simplify most of the state’s business and personal income filing.

Louisiana has received a one-point-two million dollar federal grant that will go towards improving the outcomes for child victims of human trafficking. Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is making progress in trying to stop modern-day slavery, which is why the Department of Justice trusts Louisiana with this federal grant
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Louisiana is one of seven states since 2015 to receive this type of funding.

President Donald Trump will make a trip to New Orleans on Monday to address the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. Unless something changes, it’s likely the federal partial government shutdown will still be going, so ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it will be interesting to see the reaction the president gets…
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Mr. Trump visits Texas today for a tour of the southern border.

Louisiana has received a one-point-two million dollar federal grant to assist child victims of human trafficking. Governor John Bel Edwards says the money is needed, because a report released last February found 681 adults and juveniles identified as victims of human trafficking in 2017…
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Louisiana is one of seven states since 2015 to receive this type of funding.

Multiple media outlets report a female Shreveport police officer was shot and killed before she started her shift last night. Over 50 police and sheriff units responded to the shooting that occurred just before 8:30 PM. Police have told the media a person has been detained for questioning.

On the other side of the Red River, two Bossier City women were fatally shot at an apartment complex. Authorities have booked 22-year-old Frederick Jackson of Shreveport on two counts of first degree murder.

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has asked the state ethics board to reconsider a previous ruling that said political candidates can not use campaign funds to pay for child care costs. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell…
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A female candidate running for a House seat in Baton Rouge has been told she could be penalized if she used campaign funds to pay for babysitter while she attended fundraisers, forums and other campaign events

President Trump is coming to the Bayou state as he will speak at the National Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans on Monday.  The President has previously visited New Orleans for a rally in March of 2016.  The announcement is celebrated by the Attorney General Jeff Landry.
A State GOP operative says the party is seriously considering backing just one candidate in the governor’s race for the October open primary…

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Louisiana’s House Republican delegation supports President Trump’s effort to secure billions of dollars for wall at the U-S Mexico border. Mr. Trump calls it a security crisis, however top congressional Democrats say the president is providing misinformation. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise says if Democrats want to claim they support border security, they should be willing to negotiate…

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Detectives with the Bossier City Police Department’s Juvenile unit arrested a daycare worker following an investigation into a report of cruelty to a juvenile.  On January 7, personnel from Epic Learning Center notified the parent of a toddler and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services that an accident occurred at their facility.  The parent then contacted the police.  Detectives says it appeared an employee shook the toddler, then  slung the child to the floor.  The child suffered a bloody nose and busted lip.

Educators are keeping their finger on the pulse of sports betting in Louisiana after Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s open to dedicating any revenue from the additional gaming to better preparing children for kindergarten.  While he expects the gains to be modest, Edwards says the sports betting is also an important aspect in making sure the state doesn’t see a decline in gaming revenue.

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After a 2015 GOP gubernatorial blood bath that saw the ascendance of The South’s only Democratic governor, Louisiana Republican operative Scott Wilfong, on Talk Louisiana, said the party is taking a hard look in 2019 at throwing their weight behind just one candidate before the October open primary. Wilfong says the party will be discussing that question, and soon.

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An Acadiana restauranteur and chef has died following a plane crash while on a hunting trip in California.  Lionel Robin is fondly remembered in his community and his food crawfish etouffee was once featured on the Food Network.   Henderson Mayor Sherbin Collette says he has known Robin is whole life.

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Robin had owned and operated Robin’s Restaurant in Hersonville for about four decades, but had recently been working as the hospitality chef for Tabasco Pepper Sauce.

Louisiana’s House Republican delegation supports President Trump’s effort to secure billions of dollars for wall at the U-S Mexico border. Mr. Trump calls it a security crisis, however top congressional Democrats say the president is providing misinformation. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise says Democrats are in denial

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Sunday it will be the Saints and Eagles in the Superdome in an NFC Divisional round playoff game. When these two teams met in November, it was all Black and Gold as New Orleans pounded the Eagles 48-7. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 363 yards and four touchdowns. Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was asked about their plans on slowing down Brees…
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Sean Payton and Brees have not lost a home playoff game. But Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has the highest passer rating in playoff history among quarterbacks who have made at least 150 attempts. Brees is fifth on that list. Kick-off is at 3:40.

The LSU men’s basketball team started SEC play with a victory last night, beating Alabama 88-79. Tremont Waters led the way with 19 points and seven assists. Coach Will Wade says it was a good performance from his sophomore point guard…
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LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday.

Tonight, Nicholls hosts one of the top teams in the Southland as the Colonels take on Stephen F Austin. McNeese also has a tough assignment tonight as the Cowboys host Abilene Christian. The Wildcats are 12-and-3 overall. Northwestern State will host Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

The Pelicans shoot for their third straight win tonight as they face the Cavs at the Smoothie King Center. There’s a chance Nikola Mirotic will play tonight after missing the last 12 games with an ankle injury.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s open to dedicating revenue from sports betting to early childhood education.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A day care worker has been arrested in Bossier City and charged with cruelty to a juvenile. Parents of a toddler enrolled at the Epic Learning Center were called on January 7^th and informed of an incident that had occurred on the premises, and which point the parents called Bossier Police. Investigators say 61-year-old Patricia Newsome picked up the toddler, shook the kid, and then threw it to the floor. She’s been booked into Bossier City Jail.

After a 2015 GOP gubernatorial blood bath that saw the ascendance of The South’s only Democratic governor, Louisiana Republican operative Scott Wilfong, on Talk Louisiana, said the party is taking a hard look in 2019 at throwing their weight behind just one candidate before the October open primary. Wilfong says potential candidates will be given an opportunity to build support and compete for the Louisiana GOP’s backing, and he hopes that once a frontrunner becomes clear, the other competitors will bow out gracefully.

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The only two Republicans in the race so far are Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, and Congressman Ralph Abraham.

An Acadian restauranteur and chef has died following a plane crash while on a hunting trip in California. Robin had owned and operated Robin’s Restaurant in Hersonville for about four decades, but had recently been working as the hospitality chef for Tabasco Pepper Sauce. Henderson Mayor Sherbin Collette.

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